Story is the foundation of Indigenous worldview for everything that surrounds us, the trees, sun, rocks, animals, plants, and how things came to be is connected to story. We are connected through story. All of our stories, teachings and traditions were passed on from generation to generation through oral tradition. Embedded deep within Indigenous stories are traditional knowledge, values, life lessons, relationships as well as entertainment. February has been declared as Indigenous Storytelling month in Saskatchewan. Classes throughout the division will be participating in live or virtual storytelling sessions during this month. There are many community events happening throughout February where you can listen to and learn from story. Begin here
with Elder Bente Huntley sharing The Grandfather Rock Story which has been shared with many teachers throughout our division during Professional Development Days.
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is hosting a virtual storytelling session on Friday February 3rd, Legends from Turtle Island with storyteller Sharon Meyer. Check out this event at http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/otc_storytelling_month_events.html?month=2&year=2023&page=1
February 20-26 Wanuskewin is hosting daily programs featuring storytelling through song, poetry, art and dancing. Check it out at
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is hosting an in person storytelling workshop with local artist Leah Dorion February 2nd and a virtual storytelling session with Zoey Roy February 9th. Check out the details at https://saskpolytech.ca/events/indigenous-storytelling.aspx
https://stmcollege.ca/events/2022/12/nehiyawak-storytelling-festival-9.php
Stories are what connect us to each other and the land. You are encouraged to make some time this month to listen to and share the gift of story.